Prince Harry received a superb education. But one lesson that the Duke of Sussex never received: Groveling. And now, amid a financial crisis, an expert recommends that both Harry and his wife Meghan Markle learn the art of humility.
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And the royal expert got snarky in suggesting that if all else fails, the Duchess and Duke of Sussex could show up at fan conventions. Ahem. Get all the details below, including the couple’s balancing act on a financial tightrope.
Prince Harry Faces Financial Crisis
Because their Netflix partnership ends in less than a year, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex could face a financial crisis.
And an expert warned Meghan Markle and Prince Harry to make a dramatic change in their love for luxury. The profitable partnership could end without a renewal, per the News.
But when Meghan and Harry inked their five-year $100 million (£78million) deal with Netflix, they promised fabulous content for the streaming giant. However, Ryan McCormick, PR expert, noted the problems that Netflix faces in determining whether or not to renew.
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“Harry and Meghan’s Netflix documentary was the highest viewed documentary premiere for the streaming platform. However, according to Statista, the 2022 series has seen a precipitous drop with each subsequent episode. In addition, the series has a 19% audience rating on Rotten Tomatoes,” observed McCormick.
And he predicted, “As of now, Netflix will not even consider renewing their engagement with Meghan and Harry unless they agree to substantially lower their fee and guarantee a number of shows. The fact that Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos was rolling over with laughter as Jo Koy roasted Meghan Markle and Prince Harry at Golden Globes is not a good sign.”
Meghan Markle Needs To Learn To Grovel
Because of these factors, Ryan believes Netflix will need to determine “if they are getting a healthy return for the amount of money they have paid” Meghan and Harry. And in the wake of the Duchess and Duke of Sussex’s failed Spotify deal, Ryan recommended that Meghan and Harry “take a professional course in groveling to save their relationship with Netflix.”
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But he also issued a warning about what will happen if Netflix does not renew the deal. “Once that ship officially sails, Harry and Meghan should not expect other high profile media companies to roll out the red carpet for them based on their track record. If the duo can’t sign a deal, I think the best way for them to generate revenue is to do a series of public speaking engagements and start their own streaming service (through their website),” said Ryan.
And he then got snarky. “They can also start doing meet and greets at fan conventions,” he said shadily. However, a report via MSN cited another expert issuing a warning as well. And the source shared that Meghan and Harry face a real challenge in figuring out their careers.
“Until they fully figure out what they want to do — and what they’re actually good at — they could find themselves walking a financial tightrope simply to survive,” the expert said. And he also threw some shade. “What immediately worries me is the alarming lack of any other original content on their roster.”
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